Senior Contracts Lead – Water & Infrastructure Projects

Acciona S.A; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Agua Australia is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support a portfolio of major water and infrastructure projects across Australia. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial, you will drive commercial and contractual outcomes and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years in contract administration within construction or infrastructure sectors, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce, or Law.
• Minimum 7 years in contract administration or commercial roles in construction, infrastructure, utilities, water or engineering.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles and project delivery models.
• Experience administering major construction and infrastructure contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and subcontract management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontract agreements across projects nationally.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, registers and contractual documentation.
• Assist in variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual risks.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Review subcontractor claims, payment applications and variations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Support commercial reporting and project performance reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, finance, legal advisors and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ACCIONA governance, policies and contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

ACCIONA Agua Australia is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support a portfolio of major water and infrastructure projects across Australia. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial, you will drive commercial and contractual outcomes and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years in contract administration within construction or infrastructure sectors, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.